MONDAY, JUNE 18, 2007

DC COMICS FOR SEPTEMBER

BATMAN TITLES

ALL STAR BATMAN AND ROBIN, THE BOY WONDER #7

Written by Frank Miller, art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, variant cover by Miller.

A study in revenge unravels deep in the Batcave and the young Dick Grayson is about to explode! Batman hands over the triggerman behind the Flying Graysons' murder, but when the killer fingers the criminal mastermind pulling the strings, the Dark Knight and his orphaned aerialist sidekick don't like what they hear. They don't' like it one bit.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

BATMAN #669

Written by Grant Morrison, art and cover by J.H. Williams III.

Concluding a 3-part story. Batman's reunion with the Club of Heroes turns into a deathtrap as Robin and the Squire are kidnapped by the Black Glove! And with the Club of Villains lurking in the shadows, can good possibly triumph?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

BATMAN/LOBO: DEADLY SERIOUS #1

Written by Sam Kieth, art and cover by Kieth.

The conclusion of the 2-part team-up! Batman and Lobo, now back on Earth, fight to save the world from the deadly plague that threatens to infect the populace. But what happens when one of our heroes is exposed to it?

48 pages, $5.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

DETECTIVE COMICS #836

Written by John Rozum, art by Tom Mandrake, cover by Simone Bianchi.

Concluding a two-part story. Scarecrow's Arkham Asylum prison break and subsequent rampage through Gotham City has Batman and Robin up against the wall! Will Scarecrow dethrone

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 5.

BATMAN CONFIDENTIAL #9

Written by Michael Green,
art and cover by Denys Cowan and John Floyd.

Part 3 of a 6-part Joker tale. Before he was the Joker, he and Batman crossed paths... just how responsible is Batman for what he becomes? The joke may be on all of Gotham City when Batman crosses a line very early in his career as the Dark Knight.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

NIGHTWING #136

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Jon Bosco cover by Ryan Sook.

Nightwing is being set up, but by whom and for what reason? Is it Metal Eddie? If so, what does he want from WayneTech? Is it the new Vigilante? If not, why did he kidnap and torture Dick? Also, why has the unknown assassin returned to New York? Questions are answered as Nightwing's past returns to destroy him.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 5.

CATWOMAN #71

Written by Will Pfeifer, art by David Lopez and Alvaro Lopez, cover by Adam Hughes.

An Amazons Attack tie-in! Catwoman's actions have put her in the bull's-eye of a rogue Amazon who will stop at nothing to get revenge! If Catwoman can save Gotham City from a terrorist attack, will she be able to escape a hunting warrior?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

ROBIN #166

Written by Adam Beechen, art by Freddie Williams II, cover by Patrick Gleason and Wayne Faucher.

Guest-starring Zatara and Ravager! What's up with Dodge's team of misfit villains -- and what's Robin doing about them?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

BATMAN: RULES OF ENGAGEMENT HC

Written by Andy Diggle,
art and cover by Whilce Portacio and Richard Friend.

A hardcover volume collecting the first six issues of Batman Confidential! Go back to Batman's roots and learn where the Dark Knight got the weapons he uses in his war on crime. Discover when Batman first developed his arsenal of technological weapons to combat Lex Luthor's evil plans to move in and take over Gotham City!

160 pages, $24.99, in stores on Nov. 28.

BATMAN CHRONICLES VOL. 4 TP

Written by Bill Finger,
art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson and others, cover by Kane.

Collecting the adventures of the Dark Knight in chronological order! In this volume, containing Detective Comics #51-56, Batman #6-7 and World's Finest Comics #2-3, the Dynamic Duo battle the twin menaces of the Scarecrow and the Joker and more!

224 pages, $14.99, in stores on Oct. 3.

BATMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 7 HC

Written by Bill Finger,
art by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang and others, cover by Kane.

The early adventures of the Dynamic Duo continue with this volume collecting mysteries from Detective Comics #136-154, published in the late 1940s. Batman and Robin battle the evil schemes of the Joker, meet the Riddler for the first time, and more!

256 pages, $49.99, in stores on Nov. 14.

NIGHTWING: LOVE AND WAR TP

Written by Marv Wolfman, art by Dan Jurgens, Jamal Igle and others Cover by Ryan Sook.

In this volume collecting issues #125-132, Nightwing faces off against Raptor, a powerful new foe wanted by the police for murder. Nightwing finds himself in the uncomfortable position of trying to save the villain from the law and the mysterious people who are trying to kill him after he discovers the possibility that this criminal didn't kill anyone.

192 pages, $14.99, in stores on Oct. 10.

SUPERMAN TITLES

ACTION COMICS #856

Written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner, art and cover by Eric Powell.

The 3-part story "Bizarro World" continues! Thanks to Superman's intervention, the denizens of Bizarro World have turned on the ersatz Superman, and Bizarro is murderously vexed! But Bizarro has Pa Kent as a hostage, which means Superman's just painted himself into a corner -- one without a window!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

SUPERMAN #666

Written by Kurt Busiek,
art and cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino.

Part 1 of the action-packed 2-part finale of "Camelot Falls." With the whole world watching, Superman's on the hunt for Arion. But Subjekt-17 stands in his path -- and he's out for blood! It's the first of two no-holds-barred slamdowns that will shake Superman's world to its core, as the biggest Superman epic in years hits its explosive climax!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

SUPERMAN/BATMAN #40

Written by Alan Burnett, art and cover by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs.

Will Batman and Orion's wife, Bekka, give in to their desire for one another? Find out as Darkseid's plan begins to come to fruition in ³Tormet² part four!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

SUPERMAN CONFIDENTIAL #8

Written by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray, art and cover by Koi Turnbull and Sandra Hope.

Wrapping up this early adventure of Superman featuring Lex Luthor, Lois Lane and Lori Lemaris!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 5.

SUPERMAN: THE BOTTLE CITY OF KANDOR TP

Written by Edmond Hamilton and others, art by Curt Swan and others.

A Silver Age collection of the best of the Kandor stories, in which Superman and Jimmy Olsen shrink down to battle as Kandor's own costumed heroes, Nightwing and Flamebird! This volume collects stories from Action Comics, Superman and more!

200 pages, $14.99, in stores on Oct. 17.

DCU TITLES

COUNTDOWN 34-31

Story by Paul Dini, breakdowns by Keith Giffen, covers by Talent Caldwell.

34 script by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray; art by Jesus Saiz.

33 script by Adam Beechen; art by Carlos Magno.

32 script by Tony Bedard; art by Al Barrionuevo.

31 script by Sean McKeever; art by Manuel Garcia.

The Countdown to the end is on! Karate Kid battles Equus! Jimmy Olsen visits Infinity Inc. for answers! Mary Marvel falls under the spell of Eclipso! Kyle Rayner joins the Challengers from Beyond! Piper and Trickster encounter the villainy of Poison Ivy and Deathstroke!

Written by Steve Gerber and Matt Sturges, art by Justiniano, Walden Wong and Stephen Segovia, cover by Justiniano.

Two features in new stories that shine a light on the dark places in the DCU! The Helmet of Fate has landed...on Kent Nelson -- a man so far down on his luck, he doesn't know what luck is! The transformative nature of the helmet grants him powers he can't begin to comprehendbut will they make his life better, or even worse? Plus, Eclipso becomes the temptress of the DCU, bribing its heroes to the dark side in more ways than one! She succeeds...and the results will shock you!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

COUNTDOWN TO ADVENTURE #2

Written by Adam Beechen
and Justin Gray, art by Eddy Barrows, Fabrizio Fiorentino and Julio Ferreira,
cover by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert.

Flying out of the pages of 52, it's Adam Strange, Starfire and Animal Man in an explosive new series! Now that they've returned to their respective homes, where do they go from here? Find out what the future holds for these heroes in the DCU!

And in the 8-page backup, from the pages of Countdown, it's a tale of Forerunner! Find out more about this awesome new character and her relationship with the Monitors.

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

COUNTDOWN PRESENTS THE SEARCH FOR RAY PALMER: WILDSTORM #1

Written by Ron Marz, art by Paco Herrera, cover by Arthury Adms

The Search for Ray Palmer truly kicks into high gear, as Kyle Rayner, Donna Troy and Jason Todd scour the Multiverse for the former Atom, who just might hold the key to saving reality from a crisis of unparalleled proportions. The trio's first stop: the Wildstorm Universe, where they come face-to-face with an entirely different -- and entirely more lethal -- brand of heroes. Wildstorm's finest are all here, including The Authority and Gen13, and they don't prepare a warm welcome for their visitors! The tour of the new DC Multiverse begins here!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

THE ALL-NEW ATOM #15

Written by Gail Simone, art by Mike Norton and Trevor Scott, cover by Ladronn.

The Search for Ray Palmer is interrupted as the Atom is literally plucked from the Nanoverse by the mastermind behind all of the problems in Ivy Town -- and the man who may or may not hold some answers for Ryan Choi about his fallen idol Ray Palmer!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 5.

SUPERGIRL #21

Written by Tony Bedard, art by Renato Guedes, cover by Bernad Chang.

A Countdown tie-in! For Supergirl, the scars of Amazons Attack remain. Now she's unable to come to terms with her guilt, dreading crossing paths with Superman, and facing off against a foe straight from the pages of Countdown: the Karate Kid!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 5.

ALL-NEW BOOSTER GOLD #2

Written by Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz, art and cover by Dan Jurgens, variant cover by Arthur Adams.

Booster Gold's bizarre timequest to prevent an evil force from unraveling the origins of the world's greatest heroes continues in Part 2 of "52 Pickup!" Journeying years back in the past, Booster is forced to team up with an egomaniac that rivals even himself -- the world's greatest Green Lantern -- Sinestro! Plus, what does Dan Garret have to do with any of this?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

BLACK ADAM: THE DARK AGE #2

Written by Peter J. Tomasi, art by Doug Mahnke and Christian Alamy,
cover by Mahnke.

As Teth-Adam's epic journey to resurrect the love of his life and find the magic word that will transform him back to Black Adam continues, the Justice Society of America, along with Batman and Superman, are hot on Adam's trail as the world's most wanted villain is pursued at all costs!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

GREEN ARROW: YEAR ONE #5 & 6

Written by Andy Diggle, art and cover by Jock.

The mini-series by Andy Diggle and Jock concludes! After a year trapped on the savage island, Oliver Queen unexpectedly stumbles across a way to escape and return to his pampered life of luxury...but it would mean leaving behind someone who risked everything to save him. The new Oliver Queen is no longer a man who runs away from his responsibilities. This time he takes a stand to fight the power -- or die trying!

If you think a regular wedding is hard to plan, try to plan a superhero wedding! There's crime to fight, robberies to thwart...and a banquet hall to book! Follow us on a journey with Dinah, Ollie and Oracle as we plan the wedding of the year!

32 pages, $2.99 in stores on Sept. 12 and Sept. 19.

JLA WEDDING SPECIAL #1

Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art by Mike McKone and Andy Lanning, cover by Ed Benes.

Dwayne McDuffie begins his run on the Justice League of America here! As a wedding looms and bachelor parties are thrown, the new Injustice League forms. Find out who will be on this deadly team!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #13

Written by Dwayne McDuffie, art by Joe Benitez and Victor Llamas, cover by Ian Churchill.

The "Injustice League Unlimited" story continues from the JLA Wedding Special as a hero is severely beaten by the new Injustice League, forcing the JLA to fight back!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

THE GREEN ARROW/BLACK CANARY WEDDING SPECIAL #1

Written by Judd Winick, art by Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti, cover by Conner.

Everyone will have seen Black Canary's response to Green Arrow's proposal from Green Arrow #75 and the Black Canary mini-series...now see why that response may have been the biggest mistake for both of them in this landmark special issue!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #1

Written by Allan Heinberg,
art by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson and Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal, cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson.

The climactic, extra-length chapter of "Who is Wonder Woman?", the story that launched the Wonder Woman monthly! In this arc's conclusion, the combined forces of Wonder Woman's transformed rogues gallery declare an all-out war on the amazing Amazon, compelling Wonder Woman to mend fences and join forces with Donna Troy and Wonder Girl if she's going to survive to answer the question: ³Who is Wonder Woman?²

There's also an all-new backup by Heinberg and the upcoming art team of Action Comics, Gary Frank and Jonathan Sibal, featuring the secret origins of Wonder Woman, Donna Troy, Wonder Girl, Sarge Steel and Nemesis! All questions will be answered, all secrets revealed!

48 pages, $3.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

WONDER GIRL #1

Written by J. Torres, art and cover by Sanford Greene and Nathan Massengill.

Exploding out of the pages of the Wonder Woman Annual #1 and Amazons Attack!, a six-issue mini-series starring DC's mightiest teen! After the disastrous events of Amazons Attack, Wonder Girl strikes out to tie up some particularly monstrous loose ends. But with the rift between her and Wonder Woman, she's going to need the help of the last man on Earth she ever wanted to see again! Wonder Girl will take Cassie Sandsmark to all corners of the DCU, from the dangers within Wonder Woman to Teen Titans to Countdown, and will change Wonder Girl forever!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

INFINITY INC. #1

Written by Peter Milligan,
art and cover by Max Fiumara.

From the twisted mind of Lex Luthor comes the 52 spin-off that will change everything you know about the members of Infinity Inc. When Lex Luthor and his Everyman project was taken down by John (Steele) Henry Irons, it appeared the story of Infinity Inc was over. But one year-plus later, it seems that life hasn't been kind to Starlight, Fury, and Nuklon. John suspects the problems may lead back to their experience as on the Everyman Project, opening doors that can never be shut!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept 5.

SUICIDE SQUAD: RAISE THE FLAG #1

Written by John Ostrander, art by Javier Pina and Robin Riggs, cover by John K. Snyder.

When original Suicide Squad member Rick Flag Jr. returned from the dead in the pages of Checkmate, it blew open a brand-new espionage mystery for the DC Universe! In this mini-series, it's revealed how Flag survived a nuclear blast while battling terrorism in Qurac -- as his hard path home takes him from Skartaris to Dubai and into the hands of dueling commanders Amanda Waller and General Wade Eiling. Their power struggle reveals surprising secrets from their pasts -- even as a new Suicide Squad is created to play a key role in the DCU's ever-evolving future!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

GREEN LANTERN #23

Written by Geoff Johns, art and cover by Ivan Reis and Oclair Albert.

Fear spreads across the universe as "The Sinestro Corps War" continues! Hal Jordan! John Stewart! Guy Gardner! Kyle Rayner! Trapped in the depths of the Sinestro Corps' Citadel and face-to-face with the Guardian of Sinestro's army of fear! What it means will change the entire tide of the war. And as Oa prepares for the ultimate attack, the Guardians come to a terrifying conclusion.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

GREEN LANTERN CORPS #16

Written by Dave Gibbons, art and cover by Pat Gleason and Prentis Rollins.

³The Sinestro Corps War² continues as Mogo is attacked by the Sinestro Corps. Can the largest Green Lantern of all defend itself from a squadron of Sinestro Corps members?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

TALES OF THE SINESTRO CORPS PRESENTS PARALLAX #1

Written by Ron Marz,
art by Adriana Melo and Marlo Alquiza, cover by Mike McKone and Andy Lanning.

A new series of specials focusing on members of the Sinestro Corps and tying into the "Sinestro Corps War" crossover! In this initial installment, the writer who introduced Kyle, Ron Marz, dissects what led Kyle to his downfall and explains the Parallax entity.

32 pages, $2.99, in store on Sept. 19.

UNCLE SAM AND THE FREEDOM FIGHTERS #1

Written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti, art by Renato Arlem, cover by Dave Johnson.

A new mini-series that promises even more action and surprises than last year's Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters. Spinning out of events in Amazons Attack, Uncle Sam finds himself faced with a changing world and a country torn to pieces. How will he and his Freedom Fighters fit in as part of this new world order?

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

52 AFTERMATH: THE FOUR HORSEMEN #2

Written by Keith Giffen, art by Pat Olliffe and John Stanisci, cover by Ethan Van Sciver.

The dead walk as the 6-issue miniseries continues! Azraeuz, the pale rider (Death, to the uninitiated) raises Bialya's dead to serve the Four Horsemen's deadly agenda. And when Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman find themselves facing down an entire nation of the living dead while the world watches, you'll never guess who shows up to lend a helping hand.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

52: THE COMPANION TP

Written and illustrated by various, cover by J.G. Jones.

The super-powered stars of 52 are featured in this volume collecting the best of their solo stories. Included here are stories from Mysterious Suspense #1, Gotham Central #40, Animal Man #16, Detective Comics #350, Metal Men #45, Superman: The Man Of Steel #97, Strange Adventures #226, Rip Hunter: Time Master #97, Secret Origins #35 and JSA: Savage Time!

224 pages, $19.99, in stores on Oct. 17.

THE QUESTION: ZEN AND VIOLENCE VOL. 1 TP

Written by Dennis O'Neil
art by Denys Cowan and Rick Magyar, cover by Cowan and Bill Sienkiewicz.

A new trade paperback collecting the 1980s adventures of The Question, the faceless, morally conflicted avenger based in corrupt Hub City! A martial arts master, The Question delved into Eastern philosophy as he battled crime and the crooked politicians of his hometown. This volume, collecting issues #1-6, features appearances by Batman and many of DC's martial arts heroes.

Written by John Broome, Gerry Conway, Jack Kirby and others, art by Murphy Anderson, Jack Kirby, Walter Simonson and others.

This thrilling volume collects futuristic tales from Strange Adventures, First Issue Special, Hercules Unbound, Kamandi, Weird War Tales, House of Mystery, Superman, Amazing World of DC Comics, and House of Secrets!

576 pages, black and white, $16.99.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: METAL MEN VOL. 1 TP

Written by Robert Kanigher, art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito.

From the 1960s comes this volume collecting Brave and the Bold #55, Metal Men #1-16 and Showcase #37-40, starring one of the strangest super-hero teams ever, now featured in a new miniseries! Created by Dr. Will Magnus, the team includes six robotic heroes: noble Gold, powerful Iron, loyal Lead, hot-headed Mercury, timid Tin and lovely Platinum!

528 pages, black and white, $16.99, in stores on Oct. 10.

AQUAMAN: SWORD OF ATLANTIS #56

Written by Tad Williams,
art by Shawn McManus, cover by Butch Guice.

Further revelations abound concerning the murky past of the new Aquaman as he steps forward to embrace his future. He'd better get used to people calling him "Aquaman," because it seems he'll be around for a long time in the DCU! Find out why in this issue!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

BIRDS OF PREY #110

Written by Gail Simone, art by Nicola Scott and Doug Hazlewood, cover by Stephane Roux.

In the aftermath of her new team's first mission Oracle is reminded of how, sometimes, a smaller task force is needed even on some big assignments.

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 19.

BLUE BEETLE #19

Written by John Rogers and Keith Giffen, art by Rafael Albuquerque and David Baldeon, cover by Cully Hamner.

The Beetle's truce with crimelord La Dama is put to the test when someone puts a Giganta-ic price on her head!

32 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

CHECKMATE #18

Written by Greg Rucka, art by Joe Bennett and Jack Judson, cover by Kalman Andrasofsky.